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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-01-17, Page 7C me Alive Club has first meeting of 1989 GORRIE -- A potluck dinner pre- ceded the first meeting of 1989 for the seniors' Come Alive Club. Mrs. Wilbur Hogg presided at the. piano while `the members sang Grace, "4 Canada", "Happy Birthday" to Bob Elschner and a few old-time songs. Mrs. Lloyd Jacques opened the business meeting with a prayer for the new year by Edna Jacques. Mrs. Lloyd Faust called the roll and read the minutes of the last meeting. It was agreed to make a donation to the Town and Country Home- makers. The afternoon program focused on the theme, "Memories", for which Mrs. Melvin Taylor set the stage with a reading entitled "What Is A Senior . Citizen?". Alvin Mundell played a medley_of Jim Reeves' hits Anglican Guild begins new year GORRIE — Mrs. Grace Browne was hostess for St. Stephen's Guild on the snowy evening of Jan. 3. The meeting opened with a prayer for the new year by President Cherie Farrish. She also led devotions, reading selections from Living Message and Quiet Heart. Scripture chosen was from the 12th chapter of St. Mark's Gospel. Eight members answered the roll call with items to replenish the church kitchen. Mrs. Farrish gave a financial report and read thank .you cards from Bill Kane, Reta Ash and St. Monica's House. Guild members then planned a noon luncheon for Jan. 26 and a Lions supper for Jan. 17. A schedule for meetings in 1989 was arranged. After a discussion, members agreed to have more attetious in.lieu ,of regular programs.. Any members will be welcome to present a program of interest. Mrs. Nellie King asked to be relieved of her position and Mrs. Grace Browne volunteered to be card convener. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer, Mrs. Beryl Steuernol won the mystery gift brought by Mrs. Georgina Zimmerman. Lunch was served by Mrs. Browne and Mrs. Zimmerman. Mrs. Browne shared her birthday cake and all wished her a happy birthday. Not everyone has the opportunity to celebrate her birthday with a Guild meeting! Seniors hold dessert meeting Desserts brought a large crowd to the meeting of the Wingham senior citizens' Happy Gang. President Alex Robertson opened it with a poem, "When You Are 80". Birth- days of the month were remem- bered. Past President- Gordon Wall in- stalled the new officers. New presi- dent is Russel McGuire. The next dance will be Jan. 20. Games were played after the meeting. Legion hosts shoot party A total of 14 tables were in play at the Wingham Legion Hall at last Monday evehing's shoot party. Olive Jamieson was high lad while C. W. Hanna wasn high man. Marg Pollock was the low lady and Steve Trapp, low man. Olive McKay, Ethel Gaunt and George Mitchell tied 'for the most shoots, - while draw prizes were awarded to Kay Rich, floss Taylor, Russell Gaunt, Helen Casemore and John King. The Legion will host a euchre next Monday evening, Jan. 29. on his harmonica, concluding with some .old fa vorite•songs. Then the stage was set tor a radio broadcast of "1Vfemories",:fehturing Mrs. Alex Taylor, Bob Gibson and Alvin Mundell as panelists, Mrs. Mundell as interviewer and an- nouncer Lloyd Faust, who used com- mercials from . 1953. _All enjoyed reminiscing about their childhood, school days and youthful ex- periences. Mrs. Faust conducted a lively game of "Living Acrostics" to con- clude an enjoyable afternoon, r . or ONE WAY TO GET STOPPED — Several young skaters at the Josephine. Street rink gra oqs` . ele n strated how they get stopped — by diving into the snow piles lining TIthe rink. _%qcrtdoor-rin/r has a gathering spot for area children and it is filled almost every night. �le�n �., i/3OFF MEN'S WESTERN SHIRTS Classically styled with snaps in rich plaids or solids! Polyester/ cotton in sizes: S, M, L, XL. 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